Camp North Star is hiring certified lifeguards and watercraft instructors for the 2024 camp season.
Camp North Star is a premier sleepaway camp in Poland Spring, Maine. We are looking to hire motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced staff for the 202r camp season. The compensation includes all living and food expenses. This position is ideal for college students, recent college graduates, and teachers.
We are seeking staff who have:
- Prior experience working with children, preferably at a summer camp.
- Lifeguards should be certified by the American Red Cross or other national accrediting organizations.
- Watercraft instructors need to have demonstrated experience in sailing or windsurfing.
- Boat Drivers should have some experience driving a ski boat.
- Enthusiasm and motivation to be a positive role model for our campers.
- Ability to work as part of a team with your fellow counselors and alongside our leadership team.
Overview of Position –
Live in a cabin with 1 or 2 other counselors and supervise a group of 8 – 10 campers. During the program day (Monday through Friday) lifeguard and/or lead waterfront activities at the lake.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Live with a group of campers and help each camper adjust and grow in relation to other campers and camp life, and monitor daily care and hygiene of cabin group and living space.
- Communicate effectively with children and staff in all areas of the camp operation. Write and follow lesson plans for activities you are assigned to teach.
- Work cooperatively as necessary with all other staff members in planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities.
- Adhere to the camp’s rules, regulations, and expectations, with special emphasis on safety, health, and mutual respect.
- Guide each individual camper in participation in their group and all camp activities. Assist campers in choosing and scheduling their weekly schedule.
- Assist with all camp program activities and other camp-wide activities as assigned.
- Actively supervise campers and engage in conversation with campers during meals.
- Attend staff meetings regularly and relay information to other staff not present. Contribute as necessary.
Salary and Benefits
Camp North Star offers a competitive salary, room and board, professional development training, weekly laundry, and staff t-shirts.
Learn More
Visit our website at www.campnorthstarmaine.com